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COMMUNITY THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2021 BAKER CITY HERALD — A3 HONOR L OCAL B RIEFING Continued from Page A1 In a February 2021 inter- view with the Baker City Her- ald, Morrissey recalled how two German divisions “plowed right through” his unit, mostly made up of soldiers who, like himself, had yet to experience combat. Morrissey ended up about 25 miles behind the German lines, but he and a group of about 50 other American soldiers managed to make it back to their side of the lines, moving only at night. But they weren’t yet safe. Morrissey said American troops, mistaking his group for Germans, called in an artillery barrage. He made it through that frightening predicament unscathed, and was later promoted to staff sergeant. Morrissey was in Austria, having advanced with his unit through Germany, when he learned, in May 1945, that the Germans had surrendered, ending the war in Europe. After the war Morrissey didn’t have defi nite plans for his future until his mother, Margaret, told him that she and his stepfather, Robert Steward, had bought a cattle ranch in Keating Valley. Soon after, Morrissey, who was born in Grass Valley, south of The Dalles, came for the fi rst time to Baker County. He earned a degree in animal sciences at Washing- ton State University and then helped run the ranch. Morrissey and his wife, Beth, who celebrated their 50th anniversary on Feb. 6, Baker County Commissioners to discuss Greater Idaho proposal on Wednesday Baker County Commissioners will discuss a proposal to add many Oregon counties, including Baker, to Idaho during their meeting Wednesday, July 14 at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse, 1995 Third St. In the May 2021 election, Baker County voters ap- proved a measure that requires county commissioners to meet at least three times yearly to discuss the Greater Idaho proposal. On Wednesday commissioners will meet with Mike McCarter, president of Citizens for Greater Idaho. Miners Jubilee fun run/walk set for Saturday morning, July 17 in Baker City The Miners Jubilee fun run/walk event will take place Saturday morning, July 17 in Baker City. Two courses — a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles) — both start on Main Street in front of Kicks sportswear. Race day regis- tration will begin at 7 a.m. Both races will start at 8 a.m. Participants can pre-register by picking up registra- tion forms at the Baker County YMCA Fitness Center at 3715 Pocahontas Road in Baker City. The cost of the event is $20, or $10 for ages younger than 10, including an event T-shirt for the fi rst 75 partici- pants to pre-register and to show up on race day. Proceeds will benefi t the Baker High School cross- country and track and fi eld programs. Sorbenots is the sponsor of the event. Samantha O’Conner/Baker City Herald Rick Gloria, right, Baker County’s Veterans Services Offi cer, salutes Patrick Morrissey, seated, during a ceremony to honor Morrissey’s service with the U.S. Army during World War II. Morrissey’s daughter, Sara Lee, watched. 2021, were active members of the community, instrumental in starting the Baker County YMCA and in construct- ing the current Baker City Church of the Nazarene. During Thursday’s ceremo- ny at Settler’s Park, Gloria presented Morrissey with the American fl ag and pinned a U.S. pin on Morrissey’s collar before saluting him. Morrissey was then given a certifi cate in recognition of his service. Standing with Morrissey were his daughter, Sara Lee, his stepdaughter, Betty Palmer, and his stepson Paul Johnson. Lois Grushka, a social worker with Heart ’N Home Hospice, also gave Morrissey a card from the Heart ’N Home team, thanking him for his service. Heart ’N Home has partnered with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Veter- ans Administration to ensure excellent end-of-life care for the nation’s veterans and their families. Gloria said he would like to schedule pinning ceremonies for other veterans. “Hopefully we get to do this more often because our World War II veterans are going pretty quick; we don’t have too many of them left,” Gloria said. SAIL S THE GREEK ISLES Baker High School Class of 1961 planning reunion Saturday, July 17 The Baker High School Class of 1961 will have a reunion Saturday, July 17 at 5 p.m. at Lefty’s, 1934 Broadway St. Other BHS alumni and friends are invited to join the group at 8 p.m. With summer here, there is lots of traveling. Be safe & have fun! • Lumber • Plywood • Building Materials • Hardware • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical And much more! E PRIC HED SLAS NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING, OR YOUR MONEY BACK GUARANTEED! CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 15 % AND! 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